Sastavs

Sastavs is a surname of Baltic origin, most commonly found in Latvia. In Latvian naming practice, masculine surnames typically end in -s while feminine forms end in -a or -e; for Sastavs, the feminine form would be Sastava. The name is primarily encountered in genealogical records within Latvian communities.

Etymology for Sastavs has not been documented in widely cited surname registries. It may reflect a patronymic, toponymic, or occupational source in historic Latvian or neighboring languages, but no single etymology is universally accepted. The lack of a definitive origin means that the name has appeared in various family lineages without a uniform meaning.

Geography and demographics: Sastavs is most often associated with Latvia, with smaller occurrences among Latvian diaspora populations in North America and Western Europe. Distribution patterns in historical and civil records reflect broader Latvian emigration and settlement trends rather than a concentrated regional clustering.

In culture and usage: There are no widely recognized institutions, places, or movements named Sastavs. The term primarily appears in personal names within genealogical and civil records, and is not commonly used as a given name or as a toponym in mainstream references.